Skip this Ingredient
Feeling bloated? Have high blood pressure? Experiencing food cravings? One ingredient could be to blame for all of it- salt. We do need some sodium for our bodies to function properly, but we tend to eat too much of it--3,400mg on average versus the 2011 Dietary Guidelines' recommendation of no more than 2,300mg (and ideally a maximum of 1,500mg for anyone who is over 51 or has a high risk of heart disease). So how can we be more salt-savvy? Here's a list of ways that you can shave over 3,000mg of sodium off your diet!
For breakfast, choose a frozen bread product, such as Vans Whole Grain English Muffins instead of a typical off-the-shelf variety and save 94mg of sodium (check the label to be sure).
If you love snacking on cheese and crackers, look for a lightly-salted version of your favorite cracker to save 100-170mg of sodium per serving.
Having soup for lunch? Go for a boxed variety instead of a canned version to potentially save 215mg of sodium (again, make sure to check the label).
Having a sandwich with your soup? Make it using leftover baked all-natural chicken or turkey instead of traditional lunch meat to save about 575mg sodium.
Skip the pickle spear with your sandwich at lunch to save 306mg of sodium Choose grapes instead of pretzels for an afternoon snack, save 813mg of sodium.
A salad is a great way to start any meal, but make your own salad dressing instead of using the bottled version to save up to 400mg of sodium.
Use a no-salt-added herb blend to season your dinner instead of seasoned salt to save 360mg of sodium.
Peanut butter and graham crackers sound like a delicious after-dinner snack? Go for a no-salt-added natural peanut butter to slash 75mg of sodium per tablespoon.
Now, you've made it through the day and saved 3,008mg of sodium!
Posted by Smooches
Courtersy: www.self.com
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